Hello
, I’m new to this group. I’m not sure what I have, but I suspect
it’s excema. I’m not sure. I have these red scaly sore’s on my calves of
my legs, and the similar sores(although not as large); on my lower
arms(a small amount on the upper arms). They are not itchy, but the
white cover that’s on them comes off easily. Any suggestions?
Oh, my name is Stacy; and I live in the midwest USA, with my family. A
native of California, I didn’t have this problem until we moved here 6
years ago. Thanks:-)
Keep Smiling; ~Stacy~}~}@
January 29th, 2003 at 2:36 pm
Thanks so much, Shirley; for the information and help with my excema
problems. I appreciate it so much. This is funny, but 15 years ago;
someone told me that I didn’t include enough fish and greens in my diet.
I thought: "How could he know that, by just looking at me?" I guess he
was right, though. Anyhow, thanks again; and I’ll be going to get some
supplies today. Thanks so much!!
January 29th, 2003 at 10:52 pm
Stacy:
Sure sounds like eczema/psoriasis to me. I have found that weather/climate
can definately have an effect on breakouts. Went to Wyoming on vacation &
had quite a flare-up on the inside of my elbow. Came home to high humidity,
and it cleared up within days. I think not only the low humidity of Wyoming
affected it, but also the sunscreen I was using.
What works for me: taking a milk thistle supplement, and changing skin
creams until finding one that works. (sometimes it seems the body gets "used
to" a particular cream, it loses its effect, and the breakouts return.) In
general, I’ve found best success by avoiding cortisone, and anything that
contains methyl or poly- paraben. (Due to a wool allergy, I must also avoid
anything containing lanolin.) Current cream of choice is a Black Walnut Tea
Tree salve made by WiseWays Herbals. This cream has finally cleared up my
chronically afflicted elbows & left knee (Children used to ask how I skinned
my knee!)
Good luck.
Kathleen
January 30th, 2003 at 4:07 pm
My scalp is very itchy and flakey and I can feel some raised bumbs when I run
my fingers against my scalp. There are also a few bumbs around the back of
my hairline. Does anyone know what this might be?
Please write back,
Amy
January 31st, 2003 at 1:39 am
Amy,
I would have it diagnosed by your family doctor or a dermatologist. I used
to think everything that sounded like that was psoriasis, but that’s not
always true.
Jojo
January 31st, 2003 at 5:27 am
Thank you for the reply, I think I will go see the Doctor.
Amy
January 31st, 2003 at 12:07 pm
But isn’t psoriases characterized by itchy flakey patches on the body? I
have no patches and the bumps on my scalp are not flakey? Just my scalp is
flakey..
Thanks once again
amy
January 31st, 2003 at 5:41 pm
Hi Amy
You can have psoriasis on your scalp and not have it anywhere else on your
body. I experienced the same thing for about a year and a half. I tried
many things to make it go away and it just kept getting worse. Finally I
found Dr. Pagano’s book Healing Psoriasis The Natural Alternative and for 8
months now my scalp is totally clear of any flaking, dryness or raised spots.
If you find out you do have psoriasis spare yourself the time and
frustration of listening to medical doctors and get Dr. Pagano’s book. I
hope this helps you in some way. Gook luck
Lonna
February 1st, 2003 at 10:58 am
Dear Lonna,
You’re the second or third person I’ve heard talk about this book really
working, so I’m going to go get it.
Thanks.
Jojo
February 2nd, 2003 at 8:04 am
Hi Amy,
I am new here, just joined today. I am 36. I have the same problem with my
scalp. I have been diagnosed with Psoriasis. I have the kind that involves
Arthritis. I will be starting a medication that is actually used for Kemo in
cancer patients.
I have had major hair loss along with the skin and joint problems. I have
started using Neutrogena for Psoriasis. My scalp has improved greatly. I would
try a shampoo like Neutrogena or Tegran and see if your scalp clears up.
Good Luck,
Lee Ann
February 2nd, 2003 at 9:10 am
Hi,
Can u briefly write what the books says. I am bored of reading
dozens of books on psoriasis, which say same thing nothing new.
So tthat helps me great.
THanks
February 2nd, 2003 at 4:21 pm
Hi Ann,
I also had major hair loss when I had psoriasis on my scalp. In fact when I
started getting it on my scalp I had hair down to my waist. Within a few
months my hair was coming out what seemed to be handfulls. I finally cut it
just above my shoulders shoulders. I am happy to say that all my hair has
come back and it is now almost to the middle of my back. I wish you luck
with your treatment but have you ever tried anything natural like Dr.
Pagano’s book? It is a wonderful book and has worked for so many people
including me.
Lonna
February 2nd, 2003 at 11:01 pm
Hi
The website gives a pretty good overview of the book. I found the book
online and seeing the website is what made me order it. It is
www.psoriasis-healing.com
It is much different than other books and information I read. Good luck.
Lonna
February 3rd, 2003 at 8:50 pm
This sounds a lot like what my wife fought for the last 8 years or so
(especially the lumps on the back of the head). Does yours get greasy
and weep plasma if scratched off, leaving little bloody specks
underneath the scales and come off in sheets that still surround the
hair strands? Anti-dandruff shampoos like T-Gel and Head and Shoulders
provided some temporary improvement, if alternated daily, but if she
missed one night, the stuff flared up dramatically. It was a constant
battle until last February, when we (I had something similar for many
more years) started spreading H&S on our scalps and let it sit for a
half hour before bathing.
My symptoms disappeared after three soaks (on alternate days) and my
wife’s symptoms improved very markedly. She just has two small patches,
one over each ear where her glasses sit and we are trying now to get rid
of those with similar treatment and also using it with T-gel and
Nizoral. Persistant little devils. Hope this is useful for you as it
was for us.
February 5th, 2003 at 12:05 pm
What does H&S stand for??
Amy
February 6th, 2003 at 2:09 am
I use it as an abreviation for Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo (the
blue kind). Since you included no context, I don’t know if this fits
your question or not. (in a different context it means Health and
Safety, as in OSHA regulations. Oops, another abbreviation.)
Regards,
February 6th, 2003 at 2:45 pm
thank you, that is what I thought H & S stood for, so do you think that will
help? (head and shoulders), in response to what neil scott wrote, the only
thing I can recall that happened before I started getting symptoms was having
a baby. The stress from staying up all night probably really contributed to
that. What can I do now, because I am still dealing with the same high
stress situation of my baby not sleeping.
thank you,
amy
February 7th, 2003 at 4:49 am
I can’t say. Different people respond to different things. But I have
found this stuff to be not too irritating and very good to treat
anything that involves surface bacteria or fungus. I got rid of a long
term dandruff problem that had spred to my eyebrows, ears and cheeks by
soaking my skin in a layer of it for a half hour or so, on alternate
days for three times total.
Some other psoriasis medications contain the same active ingredient
(pyrithione zinc) but in lower concentration. The trick to getting good
results with this stuff seems to be in finding the right combination of
concentration and exposure time. To low a concentration, and instead of
killing microbes, it just toughens them up. To high a concentration, or
too long an exposure just irritates your skin. I like H&S as a vehicle
for this ingredient, because the concentration is higher than in topical
versions, while the shampoo is thick enough to hold a continuous layer
for a while and is visible, so you can see where it is. It also washes
off very cleanly, compared to other bases. If you experiment with it, I
would be grateful to hear about your experience.
February 7th, 2003 at 2:38 pm
More on Head & Shoulders:
I found it did not help with my itchy, bumpy scalp. I found relief by
switching to shampoos that were totally free of certain common ingredients
that are skin irritants. Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea can cause
contact dermatitis. Methy, propyl, butyl, and ethylparaben cause allergic
reactions and skin rashes. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate causes eye irritations,
skin rashes, scalp scurf (resembles dandruff) and allergic reactions.
I now use shampoos made by Aubrey Organics and by Giovanni. Both are free
from all the above ingredients. Especially good for itchy scalp is
Giovanni’s Tea Tree "Triple Treat" shampoo.
I also avoid all those ingredients in any skin cream, including sun screens.
I have found vegetable oil based creams containing tea tree oil to be
especially helpful.
Kathleen
July 1st, 2003 at 7:37 am
hi all,
im new to the list.
brief intro of self - m35 live in New Zealand, into things of spirit,
outdoors & soon to become a vegetarian.
i am up to day 16 of my lemonade diet {master cleanse} i am doing this as i
am one of those lucky people
who has kept their acne {black heads} since my teen years & i reckon the
fast will do the deeds to fix it.
at a mystic fair today i saw a clairvoyant, right at the end he mentioned
that i should look into something
regarding my blood. has the list any suggestions to look into ?
Serene Gaze
July 1st, 2003 at 2:17 pm
hi Nastasya,
lovely to meet you.
yes i have tried upping my vitamin A intake & after about 14 weeks i started
to get hair-loss, that was not the side
effect that i was looking for.
hmmm….i never thought about weather i should look into if i have reactions
to allergies or even internal reactions for that matter, thanks for sharing
that.
but in the meantime i will be sticking to the "master cleanse"lemonade fast.
it seems the lemonade diet is holistic, so maybe other things internally
have to be
cleansed before i get the result that i am looking for.
has anyone else done the "master cleanse" & if so, for how long & did they
achieve their goal.
Serene Gaze
September 23rd, 2003 at 11:42 pm
Well, I’m new to this group and I may not stay for long.
I want to know of a good product that can remove scaling. I have
scaling caused by an over production of skin cells but I do not have
the other symptoms of psoriasis.
I have used Epsom Salts in the bath and they have not removed them,
but has made a diffreence however little. Is it the case that once I
have bathed in that product I have to rub myself hard to get the skin
off? I must say however, my skin is actually more unatractive since
useing these salts as the salt is white itself and changes the
texture of the skin.
Have any of you used Lassar’s Paste to remove scaling? It has
Salycylic Acid in it along with Zinc Oxide. Would this product be
usefull in removeing scales on a large area? I have used Salycylic
acid mixed with soft whie paarafin before, but I don’t remember it
working very well or not. I have also heard that a girl died after
using that stuff!
Has anyone used a good shampoo that can get rid of dandruff and
scalling?
Jonathan
September 25th, 2003 at 4:04 pm
Changing to natural products by Aubrey especially the one with jojoba
oil have really made a difference with my skin. there products are
very basic natural ingredients. A bottle of jojoba oil is a good
investment for a moisturizer. A good cleanser is cucumber oil or
100% rosewater. Soap is so hard on our skin.
Jojoba oil has vit E in it which helps the shedding of skin. I know
it helps with my excema and helps with cradle cap for my baby. Holly
September 26th, 2003 at 9:21 am
I have a son that is 9 and has had the scaling on his head and on his
skin and to this day still has outbreaks of eczema all over from contact
with pollens etc. Do you have allergies(seasonal)? Do you have short
hair? I used to keep Peter’s hair really short and pout olive oil on his
head and then get a lice comb( i know this sounds gross but the baby
combs they give to new mothers in the hospital are the same as lice
combs). We never had lice just for the record( haha). Anyway lift up the
scales after the olive oil has been on the head for about 10 minutes and
then use T-gel. We used that and it took the oil away and then Peter’s
head was in good shape for awhile. Allergies caused the sebboric eczema
on his head . Usually in the fall and the thaw after winter he would get
it the most. Peter has always had allergies , asthma and allergies and
his skin looks like a leathered up rash. I know that trick with his
head helped and we would put baking soda in his bath to cut the
chlorine in the water that burned his skin. Also Peter would get cracks
on the bottom of his feet and we would put udder balm on and then pout
socks on his feet. Later we found out that Peter had this condition
called candidas( a yeast overgrowth). As soon as we started to address
that his eczema and its inflammation went down . For peter’s
inflammation of eczema we use olive leaf extract ointment ( we get that
through a health food store). It is the only thing that has helped him
and relieved his itching and the inflammation would go away. But
foremost we had to change his diet and then use the ointment. We found
out about the yeast problem through a naturopathic Dr. and a blood test
. He couldn’t take meds anymore because they made him sick and didn’t
work . The steroids especially. Peter is still sensitive to alot but all
of these things worked. we have been doing these therapies for the past 6
months. If you have a score of questions for me please ask i would love
to help..
Love In Jesus,
Anna
September 26th, 2003 at 7:41 pm
A fruit diet is fine for some, but for people with a yeast overgrowth that is
a big no no! Sugars aggravate the problem. Even the sugars from fruit.
Diane
Mom to Jonathan, 3 Anaphylactic to Cashews, Allergic to Milk and Eggs,
Samantha 12
Bryan 10
Lily 20 mos.
September 27th, 2003 at 4:05 am
I think i may have a yeast overgrowth prob…. what’s an acceptable diet
that still allows proper nutrition? i.e., what are the foods to eat and
what shouldn’t you eat if you’re avoiding sugar??
jp
September 27th, 2003 at 8:59 am
Holly,
I think that Jonathon meant that one should not eat so much
refined sugar and keep any type of sugar to a minimum. I am,
unfortunately, a carbo junky and sugar is not good for me.
September 27th, 2003 at 3:41 pm
Basically the things to eat are wholesome foods. Nothing out of a jar or
box. Meats, fresh veggies and whole grains. No dairy, but butter is ok. If
you need some ideas, I’ve been on the diet for over six months now. The nice
thing is you will be slim and trim if you are not already.
Diane
September 27th, 2003 at 10:21 pm
Hi Anna, I, too, have a candida overgrowth. My doctor only suggested getting
better by diet and probiotics. I did that for six months and my the eczema I
had definately improved but did not go away. The strange thing is I was
battling dandruff for so long. No shampoo ever did anything for it. I had
to take some nystatin because I had to go on antibiotics. Well, amazingly,
the nystatin caused my body to get rid of so much yeast. The dandruff is now
gone. I am still battling with the eczema and I’ve finally given into using
some aclovate for it. It is just so itchy, and it’s on my face so I really
needed something to calm it down. I plan on continuing with my diet forever
as I feel so much better. I know that I can never go back to all those
pastries and ice cream shakes!!! Anyways, thanks for sharing your sons
experience with us.
Diane
September 28th, 2003 at 5:37 am
<P> Hi Diane,
<P>My thoughts on excema,
<P>I think it is a symptom of food intolerance or
vitamin K deficiency.
<P>1. get tested for food allergy, if you are not food
intolerant, then I would try avoiding, cooked protein,
especially foods with high protein which are cooked.
<P>2. Try eating food like egg yolks or avocados which
are high in vit K or go get a vit K shot.
<P>3 If avoiding a food(like for me it is soda
pop/corn syrup) doesn’t work and vit k doesn’t
help, then use cortizone 10, or a cream called
Desinoide cream and cover with a bandaid for a few
days. Just covering the spot for a few days
might do it also.</P>
September 28th, 2003 at 11:41 am
Hi there. Thanks for your tips on eczema. I have had allergy testing done
and I have no food allergies. I have lots of mold and pollen allergies. As
far as diet goes, I avoid any foods that possibly contain molds, and I’m
doing better. However, my eczema seems to be more environmental. If I spend
the day cleaning, and obviously contact dust, it acts up. Also, if I workout
and sweat, it acts up. I’ll have to look into that vitamin K deficiency
though like I said it seems to be more environmental for me I’m figuring out.
For example last Christmas, after I set up the tree which I’m sure has lots
of dust on it, it’s artificial, my eczema really acted up. Also, chlorine
from the swimming pool, just does me in!! The weird thing is, it’s only on
my face.
Diane
September 28th, 2003 at 6:06 pm
Diane ,
How can i get a physician to prescribe Nystatin? Can i get my
Naturopathic Dr to do it , you think? i am using olive leaf extract to
overcome the yeast in my son’s system and was thinking about using one
of three products. Michohydrin,ultra inflammax or benonite clay. The
michrohydren is supposed to make your system alkaline. Ultra inflammax
is supposed to pull the toxins from your system out. And the benonite
clay is supposed to do the same . I am afraid to try any and afraid that
i would be wasting my time and money with any of them or it may be too
harsh on Peter.
Anna
September 29th, 2003 at 2:44 am
Hi Holly
hmm chlorine. That could be a culprit of why NYC makes my skin so red.
ANYway, i was curious as to the type of elimination diet you refer to. I’ve
been eating only fruits and veggies, and tofu for 4 days, to see if that
changes anything. I’ve read about an elimination diet too, but I wanted to
hear your version. Have you tried one?
thanks
jon
September 29th, 2003 at 2:57 pm
Hi Jon,
The diet I tried was at www.no-more-cellulite.com and theres more info at
www.waisays.com and a Q and A forum at www.waitalk.com . If you sort through
the first site a "Sample Diet" is there. I tried it to clear my acne and
totally didn’t expect it to work, but, it did. It also started getting rid of
my cellulite and I lost 10-12 pounds in a month. My excema cleared up in 3
weeks. It came back and I’m confident that it is something in Coke that makes
me have excema, I started eating garbage again. If you are willling to try the
diet, do 100% because otherwise all that hard work will not give you a reliable
answer if you cheat. If you need help ask on the waitalk forum, eventhough it
says its an acne forum, there are people there for other reasons, like
cellulite. I do not know if the diet is the best one,but, I haven’t found a
better one and after the first week all my withdrawals were gone and headaches
and I felt more full of energy than any time in my life. I’m usually lethargic
and feel sick all the time, unless I’m on the diet. It even gets rid of the
pain in my joints. I am going to go back on the diet 100% soon and then I’ll be
healthy again. If you stay on for a month then slowly add in your favorite
foods every three days then you can clearly feel and see what the food does to
your body(and mind). Thats how I know it was Coke that causes my excema, it
correlates with how much I drink.
Basically, the diet is
As much fruit as you want to get glucose
balanced with fatty acids,
some good cholestral,
and some raw, undamaged protein
then you avoid all spices, cooked protein, grains, and sodium.
It’s tough, but, the first three days is the hardest, then the rest gets easier,
and then you won’t believe how different you will feel. Try and then quit after
a month if you don’t like it.
Good luck,
Holly
September 29th, 2003 at 9:00 pm
About the nystatin, does he have a regular pediatrician? Could you talk to
him/her about it? I know it is not liver damaging and safe to use. I was
given it after six months on the diet only because I had to go on the
antibiotics, but I know that it helped me and I would ask my ped for it for
my son if I thought he had a yeast overgrowth. Just a 10 day dose or
something might just be enough to help him out. Especially if you have taken
the steps to change his diet. I always try to take the more natural
approach but sometimes I think the meds come in handy. Ask, and see what the
Naturapath says. He might just let you try it.
Diane
September 30th, 2003 at 3:40 am
Hi Holly. Coke!!! I haven’t had one since last January!! I might as well
though, because I still get the eczema. Actually, I’ve gotten used to eating
healthy and don’t really crave the soda anymore, just water. I eat lots of
brocolli and Kale, and eggs. I stay away from the avocado because I like
them nice and ripe but when I go to eat them, there is always mold inside. I
hear ya on the cleaning products, as I can’t take the harsh ones either. I’m
not sure I will ever really know what causes my eczema to flair. It
definately does when I sweat in a workout though! At least I can narrow down
one thing. Oh, and when heat gets to it, like when I take something out of
the oven. Strange huh. Well, nice chatting.
Diane
September 30th, 2003 at 5:37 pm
Dear Diane,
Thanks for the reply. If its not coke, vit K, or the cleaning products and the
thing you say aggravates it is sweating, then my guess is its something to do
with salt or sodium. Do you know if sweat has sodium in it, I think sweat is
salty. Is that considered salt or sodium in persperation? the reason this
would be my nest guess is that it is something else I took out in my elimination
diet. I thought it was the Coke though. It could be the sodium. Then if that
were true then, you would eat a lot of sodium. Things like lunchmeat, cheese,
bread, processed food, canned soups. I’m sure there are others. Do you use
salt? and if you do, do you also have painful joints?
Lets think!
Holly
September 30th, 2003 at 11:40 pm
Hi Holly. You know, the salt thing is a good question. I don’t eat any of
the foods you mentioned though. No lunch meats, or any processed foods
believe it or not. However, since I eat from scratch, I always salt my food.
I always figured that there is no way that I could overdo the sodium as
compared to eating the foods you mentioned. Want to hear something weird
though. I have these sunglasses, and where they touch my skin, around the
ears, the paint actually chipped off the sunglasses!!! Probably when I was
sweating this summer. I figure my skin must be really acidic or something!!!
Don’t you??
Diane
October 1st, 2003 at 6:57 am
Diane,
I have a friend who was just talking about our bodies balances of
potassium/sodium. I don’t know anything about it, but, maybe it has something
to do with that. Are you a type O by chance?(it is most common) I’ll try to
research this sodium idea. Do you have the painful joint problem at all?
Holly
October 1st, 2003 at 1:00 pm
Hi Holly, yes I am type O. I used to have more joint pain, but since I
changed my eating habits, I am much better. Are you type O?
Diane
October 1st, 2003 at 8:16 pm
Dear Diane,
I am a type O, I do have joint pain which goes away when I stay the diet I
found. I asked about the type O because in the book, "Eat Right for Your Blood
Type" it mentions that type O’s have acidic systems. So if thats true then
maybe our systems are acidic and our skin is not coping well. I just searched
for "potassium" and "sodium" and read about the balance. I suggest you do the
same. I suggests that there is an impirtant relationship between sodium and
potassium in our bodies. Naturally we ate lots of fresh fruits and veggies, but
nowadays, we eat an american diet of high sodium, low potassium. So I’m still
reading, but, arthritis is one of the symptoms of having too much sodium. I
have read before that having an acidic system will create a situation where your
bones will release too much calcium to compensate and you will get osteoporosis.
I’m finding many ralationships between people who have skin problems and who
also have loint pain. I am not saying it is for sure but I do find it common.
The more sodium you eat the more potassium you need. I don’t think people
generally realize how you need so much potassium and how much too much sodium
will hurt you. one article I read said they suspect that is what causes cancer.
I had a friend who died fromcancer and he ate TONS of salt on his food, he would
pour it. He did not eat fruit at all, he hated it. So I wonder if that was his
problem. Everyones bodies are so different, but, if our systems are already
acidic because of our blood type then seems like we are candidates for arthritis
and oteoporosis, start eating avocados, they have over 1,000mg of potassium.
Hmmm. I’ll keep searching.
Holly
October 2nd, 2003 at 2:20 am
Wow holly. All that info is interesting. Now that you mention it, I do
remember reading that in that book. Ok, so do you have any good ways of
eating the avacados. How do you catch them before they get moldy??? I’ve
got mold allergies.
I’m going to search for some info on the acidic stuff.
Diane
October 2nd, 2003 at 8:59 am
OH Holly, I’ve got to share something with you. When I was on triple therapy
for H. Pylori, they also give you some kind of acid blocker. Well, you know
the whole time I was on that my eczema was gone. Hmmmm. That’s gotta be a
clue of something.
Diane
October 2nd, 2003 at 4:16 pm
Diane,
What is H.pylori?
That is interesting about the acid relationship. I’m going to look up what cause
acidic systems.
Holly
October 2nd, 2003 at 10:19 pm
H. Pylori is a bacteria which lives deep inside the stomach. It was
discovered in 1982. It is the major cause of ulcers. I, fortunately don’t
have an ulcer, but after finding it in an endoscopy, they treated me for it.
I was experiencing stomach attacks which may have been caused from the HP.
I’m not totally convinced that it’s from that but time will tell. If it
happens again, I’ve got to have my gallbladder scanned. So far so good.
Diane
October 3rd, 2003 at 5:36 am
Diane and group,
check these sites out- www.omarstouch.com/htdocs/acidsymptom.htm and
www.rawhealth.net/bodyph.htm , On the first site check out the symptoms of and
acidic system. On the intermediate list is psoriasis and the advanced is
arthritis, so there’s the connection I thought might be here. Check out the
other symptoms, I have 95% of the first two lists. I wonder if this is the
cause of our skin problems. Hmmmm. Holly
October 3rd, 2003 at 11:39 am
Hi Holly. Those were very interesting to read. I probably only could check
off maybe five of those symtoms out of almost 30. I am looking into my
sodium chloride which is what I put into my soft water tank to make the water
less hard. I know it is salt but I don’t know what effect it can have on
your skin. I don’t know what is worse, hard water, or water treated with
salt, that is hard to rinse out. I know it is not the cause of my eczema, but
I think it aggravates it. I don’t smell any chlorine in my water. I
definately think your connection with the acidic foods is for real though.
Whenever I eat an acidic food, say tomato, it’s worse right away! And I know
it’s not an allergy. Also, I didn’t know that olive oil is acidic. I’ll
have to watch how much of that I use. Talk later,
Diane
October 3rd, 2003 at 6:56 pm
Diane,
When I cut tomatoes and get the juice on my skin I have to rinse it right off,
and the same goes for tomato sauce. My nephew gets red all around his mouth if
he eats pizza. My hands actually get burned by tomatoes and sauce. Olive oil
burns my throat so I use flax oil for fatty acid.
You might be interested in the "Eat Right for your blood type" about the acidic
systems and type o’s
Holly
October 4th, 2003 at 12:59 am
Hi Holly. Wow you are senstive to the tomatoes. I’ve never noticed anything
by touching them. I did read that book and I really liked it. My Dad is
type O and it said to stay away from potatoes and he eats a lot of them and
he has terrible arthritis. He also has rosacea which is really aggravated
when he eats tomato, onion, green peppers. All of which are acidic foods!!
Talk Later.
Diane
October 4th, 2003 at 10:32 am
would like to know where you read about your blood type and the foods you
eat.
October 4th, 2003 at 8:24 pm
Diane and Holly,
I don’t know if this will help you, but I’ve been following the
diet/treatment called out in Healing Psoriasis by Dr. John Pagano.
Basically no alcohol, sugar (except fruit), red meats, processed
meats, nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes),
shellfish, vinegar, caffeine, and fried foods. For those with eczema
they need to also avoid citrus fruits, strawberries, and adding
salt. I have severe eczema and while I’ve only been on the diet for
three weeks the intense itching has subsided. I think the biggest
culprit for me was tomatoes as it was a big part of my diet. There
is more to the plan than just avoiding the above foods, so if you are
interested check out the book.
-Lisa
October 5th, 2003 at 3:39 am
<< Basically no alcohol, sugar (except fruit), red meats, processed
meats, nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes),
shellfish, vinegar, caffeine, and fried foods. >>
I have not eaten those foods for over six months and I am still bothered by
it. I am interested in reading that book though, so thanks a bunch
Diane
October 5th, 2003 at 10:55 am
Lisa,
Thank you for your suggestions, I’ll look for the book, I do eat a lot of
tomatoes.
Holly
October 5th, 2003 at 5:35 pm
Hi Trish,
You can get a book called, "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" by Dr. Peter J.
D’Adamo, to read about what is suggested for your blood type.
Holly
April 10th, 2005 at 2:59 pm
My name is Lisa and my problems mainly consist of Fetal Acohol
Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and
Neurodermatitis. I’m married with a son, who has special needs. I
hope to make new friends here!
April 11th, 2005 at 12:41 am
God Bless you Lisa! Welcome to the group!
Denise
My name is Lisa and my problems mainly consist of Fetal Acohol
Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and
Neurodermatitis. I’m married with a son, who has special needs. I
hope to make new friends here!
July 20th, 2005 at 11:25 pm
Hi!
I am new to this forum. I have been looking for an eczema support
group in my area without much sucess. My son’s allergist (he has
suffer from eczema since birth) recommended the National Eczema
Association.
I was dissapointed about the support they offer to patients and their
loved ones.
I finally found this forum via Shirley’s wellness cafe.
I want to thank the moderator for making this site possible and I am
looking forward to reading and sharing many experiences along our
journey to wellness.
Suzanne
July 21st, 2005 at 11:21 pm
Hi!
I am new to this forum. I have been looking for an eczema support
group in my area without much sucess. My son’s allergist (he has
suffer from eczema since birth) recommended the National Eczema
Association.
I was dissapointed about the support they offer to patients and their
loved ones.
I finally found this forum via Shirley’s wellness cafe.
I want to thank the moderator for making this site possible and I am
looking forward to reading and sharing many experiences along our
journey to wellness.
Suzanne
Hey everyone. I found relief from my eczema. You will be amazed. E-mail
me your shipping address for a free sample.
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warmly,
Rose Kern
503-421-6416
February 20th, 2006 at 9:04 am
we are new to the group!
I suffered really badely from eczema when I was a little girl and
appeared to have "grown out of it" as a teenager. Now it comes and it
goes…I know it often comes back when I handle tomatoes and or I
have to be careful with skin products…stress doesn’t help but on
the whole it is very manageable.
My husband never had problems with eczema until about 5 years ago he
is now 42. It started on his right ankle. The Dr gave him some cream
that cleared it but it started appearing elsewhere. His ears, eye
lids and more embarassing his genitals and anal area. It comes and
goes and of course lack of sleep and stress worsen his conditions.
Apparently his father has eczema and it is hereditary according to
our dermatologist. I’ve seen his father scratch himself where he is
not "supposed to" in public which makes me think that DH is suffering
from the same problem. It drives my husband to distractions.
Can any of you recommend anything…diet, vitamins supplements. The
dr subscribed some stuff that only reliefs the itchiness.
Thank you
S
February 22nd, 2006 at 12:04 am
Please find the attached documents. They will give you guidance and help you
find out what the skin is trying to tell you. You can heal from there. Let me
know if you have any questions.
Carisa
I suffered really badely from eczema when I was a little girl and
appeared to have "grown out of it" as a teenager. Now it comes and it
goes…I know it often comes back when I handle tomatoes and or I
have to be careful with skin products…stress doesn’t help but on
the whole it is very manageable.
My husband never had problems with eczema until about 5 years ago he
is now 42. It started on his right ankle. The Dr gave him some cream
that cleared it but it started appearing elsewhere. His ears, eye
lids and more embarassing his genitals and anal area. It comes and
goes and of course lack of sleep and stress worsen his conditions.
Apparently his father has eczema and it is hereditary according to
our dermatologist. I’ve seen his father scratch himself where he is
not "supposed to" in public which makes me think that DH is suffering
from the same problem. It drives my husband to distractions.
Can any of you recommend anything…diet, vitamins supplements. The
dr subscribed some stuff that only reliefs the itchiness.
Thank you
S
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May 3rd, 2006 at 5:09 am
Hi there my name is melissa..Im from chicago Il.. I have psoriasis,
and its very Annoying and Emberrising! any one know of any other ways
to help clear it up, or keep it mantained? I have it on my scalp and
its bad. I have the shampoo, I use it twice a week. It will work for a
few daya and come back..Im new to this so does it always come back
even if u use the shampoo?
~melissa~
May 26th, 2006 at 10:23 pm
HI.I am Amber.19/f/USA-MO. I have nail psoriasis, and eczema.I use Clobetasol (a
RX cream) Emu Oil ( a health store pick up) and Renuw lotion (very good stuff).
This helps make it bearable.
June 15th, 2006 at 9:54 am
Hello:)
(fistly I’m sorry for my terrible english)
I’m 35 years old women. I have been psoriasis for 23 years. All of my body was
covered psoriasis. For activing my life I had to daubd vasalin all of my body
three times on one day.
I were suffer psoriasis while alot of years………………
But now, I’m cleaning. How?
I did’t use kortizon or same medicicine
Befor 4 weeks I start antioksidant diets. (Flower of wellness program). [Hi
Carisa,
And I start use organic medicine. I start grease organic cream on my
psoriasis morning and night.. After 6 days go out my psoriasis scrab. And after
two weeks my skin was clean and pink.
Now (after 4 weeks) I dont remember psoriasis. Ewery mornin wake up in
miracle.
I’m sorry for I cant tell you my feeling (my english is not enouht for
thisL((((. But I know, I’m sure, You understan me.
Psoriasis means SEDEF in my language.
With my good request
~melissa~
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